Warriors land five spots on All-District team
Bonham Purple Warriors claimed five places on the District 6-AAA Coaches All-District squad after finishing second to Plano in the race. Key selections include Preston Anderson and Lonnie Bennett on offense, with Perry Dodson and Bennett on defense, plus multiple players from Plano Gainesville McKinney and Lewisville earning spots and several honorable mentions.
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Marshal Perry
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Grapevine
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Alex Williams
Derrell Bingham
Gainesville
Wyman Moore
Terry Moore
Larry Morrison
Eddy Henry
Tommy Brown
Ronnie Grisham
James Thomas
Dudley Ivy
David Hardin
Harley Boone
Freddie Denney
John George
Barney McAnally
Fielding Leaders Named At Key Positions
Ron Santo of the Chicago Cubs and Joe Torre of the Atlanta Braves led the National League in fielding percentages at third base and catcher. Wes Parker won first base, Cookie Rojas at second, Hal Lanier led shortstops, and Johnny Callison topped all outfielders with a perfect percentage.
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UPI
Ron Santo
Chicago Cub
Joe Torre
Atlanta Braves
Wes Parker
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Cookie Rojas
Hal Lanier
Giants
Johnny Callison
All Star Quarterback Earl Morrall Leads NFL 1968 Team
Baltimore’s Earl Morrall earns the NFL All-Star quarterback slot after guiding a 13 1 record and replacing the injured John Unitas. Teammate Leroy Kelly and Gale Sayers join a star-studded backfield while Cleveland and Minnesota players share top spots across the roster assembled by 48 experts.
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Bart Star
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NFL
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Baltimore
Leroy Kelly
Cleveland
Gales Sayers
Chicago
Sayers
Paul Warfield
Clifton McNeil
San Francisco
John Mackey
Mick Tingelhoff
Minnesota
Gene Hickerson
Howard Mudd
Ralph Neely
Dallas
Bob Vogel
Merlin Olsen
Los Angeles
Bob Lilly
Deacon Jones
Carl Eller
Willie Davis
Dick Butkus
Dave Robinson
Mike Curtis
Bobby Boyd
Lem Barney
Detroit
Larry Wilson
St. Louis
Willie Wood
Neely
Tingelhoff
Kelly
Jones
Olsen
Lilly
Robinson
Butkus
Wood
Claiborne Declines Baylor Coaching Job
Baylor will search anew after Virginia Tech coach Jerry Claiborne rejected their offer. He cited commitment to Virginia Tech and uncertainty about leaving the program built there, while Baylor ponders its next move among several other candidates mentioned.
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UPI
Jerry Claiborne
Baylor University
Baylor
Claiborne
Virginia Tech
Baylor Athletic Council
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Claborne
John Bridgers
Texas
Mike Campbell
Arkansas
Cecil Ingram
Bill Beall
Louisiana State
Dave Smith
Southern Methodist
Marvin Johnson
Ed Hoerner
Baylor Athletic
Anti Nuclear Protest in Sasebo Draws Thousands
Anti nuclear demonstrators danced through Matsuura Park near the docks where the U S submarine Plunger was moored but the turnout fell short of promises. Police counted 2,900 participants while socialist and labor officials claimed 11,000.
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Sasebo
Japan
API
U.S
Matsuura Park
Cowboys and Browns meet with defense as deciding factor
Dallas coach Tom Landry says defense will decide the Eastern Conference title showdown with Cleveland. The Cowboys lead in total yardage and rush, while Cleveland is strong on the run. Jethro Pugh's knee injury recovery adds to the defensive focus. Don Meredith is said to be throwing well.
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UPI
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Tom Landry
NFL
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Cowboys
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Jethro Pugh
New York Giant
Don Meredith
New York
Frogs Romp to Win Over Hawaii Five in Fort Worth
TCU defeated Hawaii 85 59 behind a 24 turnover forcing zone press. Doug Boyd poured in 20 points with 11 rebounds as TCU moved to 4 1. Hawk remains winless at 0 5. West Texas State beat Colorado State College 102 83 with 57 points from Mitchell and McCloud.
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Waikiki
TCU
University of Hawai
Hawaii
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Johnny Swain
Boyd
Doug Boyd
Hawk
Canyon
Mike Mitchell
James McCloud
West Texas State
Colorado State College
Mitchell
McCloud
West
Ladybird Johnson program ad headlines Texas junkyards
In Moscow Texas a roadside billboard along U S 59 urged residents to support the Lady Bird Johnson beautification program. The message read Help beautify junkyards Throw away something lovely today signaling a local civic campaign.
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Moscow
Tex
UPI
Ladybird Johnson
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